Asteroids might have been like cosmic delivery trucks, bringing essential supplies for life to Earth. Scientists recently found tryptophan, an important amino acid, in samples from asteroid Bennu. This discovery adds to the growing list of life's building blocks found in space rocks. Bennu is a small asteroid that visits Earth every six years. In 2020, NASA's OSIRIS...
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about using force if it feels the need. Lai made this announcement at a press ...
China has issued a stern warning to other nations, advising them to avoid causing any disturbances near Taiwan. This comes after a New Zealand naval ship traveled through the Taiwan Strait earlier in the month. A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Defence, Jiang Bin, expressed this sentiment during a routine press conference. He emphasized that China is firmly aga...
Florida is making big moves to find their new head coach. They are really interested in Jon Sumrall, the coach of Tulane. Sumrall is a hot candidate because he has done well at Tulane and before that at Troy University. He has also been in talks with Auburn and Ole Miss, but Florida seems to be leading the race. Florida is not just talking to Sumrall; they are bring...
CrossFit is known for building strong, powerful bodies, but it's not all about muscles and strength. Some female athletes in this sport, along with those who also do endurance training, might be dealing with more than just physical challenges. They could be facing issues like eating problems, body image struggles, and even an unhealthy dependence on exercise. Resear...
In the wake of a recent shooting near the White House, authorities in Washington, D. C. are considering a new strategy. They are thinking about having National Guard members work side by side with local police officers. This idea comes after a tragic event where two National Guard members were shot. One of them, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, did not survive her injurie...
In a series of events that have sparked legal and ethical debates, the US military conducted a second strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean on September 2, following an initial attack that left survivors. This marked the beginning of a pattern of strikes on alleged drug boats, with the second attack killing the remaining crew and sinking the ship, result...
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, finally came back online at 8:30 a. m. New York time, just in time to wra...
Michael Burry, the investor who made a name for himself by predicting the housing market crash, has started a new group chat on Substack. It's been a whirlwind since he invited his paid subscribers to join in. Burry recently switched gears from managing a hedge fund to running a Substack called "Cassandra Unchained. " In just a few days, he's gathered over 97, 000 s...
Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the street, it might get a ticket or even towed. The city has set up special ...